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BJ56 XAP

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,922 mi
Last recorded135,922 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 XAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 135,922 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 30 Jun 2025 135,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear O/S N/S Wheel arch slightly corroded.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 135,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 134,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 126,497 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 112,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 104,861 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,471 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,398 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 93,395 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,181 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 86,181 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 69,457 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 63,637 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,716 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 55,716 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,718 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,614 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 48,283 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 48,280 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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BJ56 XAP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ56 XAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ56 XAP registered?

BJ56 XAP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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